Baby Name Meaning Lookup
Discover the beautiful meanings and origins behind baby names. Search our database to find the perfect name with a meaning that speaks to your heart.
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Germanic
Universal, whole, complete
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Emma Watson, Emma Stone
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Latin
Olive tree, symbol of peace
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Olivia Wilde, Olivia Newton-John
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Greek
Wisdom, knowledge
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Sophia Loren, Sophie Turner
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French
Free woman, petite
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Charlotte BrontΓ«, Princess Charlotte
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Germanic
Industrious, striving, work
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Amelia Earhart, Amelia Pond
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Irish
Strong-willed warrior and protector
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Liam Neeson, Liam Hemsworth
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Hebrew
Rest, comfort, peace
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Noah Webster, Noah Centineo
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Latin
Olive tree, peaceful
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Oliver Twist, Oliver Stone
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Hebrew
Supplanter, one who follows
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James Bond, James Dean
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Hebrew
Son of the right hand, favored son
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Benjamin Franklin, Ben Affleck
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Latin
Dawn, goddess of the dawn
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Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
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Latin
Moon, lunar goddess
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Luna Lovegood
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Greek
To bear, endure, titan who held up the heavens
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Atlas (Greek mythology)
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Greek
Rising bird, deep red color
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Phoenix (mythological bird)
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Latin
Wise one, herb
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Sage Kotsenburg
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Italian/Persian
Air, lioness, noble
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Aria Montgomery, Arya Stark
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Hawaiian/Japanese
Ocean, forgiveness, food
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Kai Greene
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Spanish
Gift of God
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Mateo KovaΔiΔ
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Arabic/Hebrew
Blooming flower, princess
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Zara Phillips, Zara Larsson
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Italian
Ruler of the household
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Enzo Ferrari
Browse by Popular Categories
Nature
Luna, River, Aurora
Virtues
Grace, Faith, Hope
Royal
Charlotte, James, Victoria
International
Aria, Kai, Mateo
π‘ Name Selection Tips
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- β’ Choose meanings that resonate with your values
- β’ Consider how the meaning might inspire your child
- β’ Think about cultural significance to your family
Practical Considerations
- β’ How does it sound with your last name?
- β’ Are there good nickname options?
- β’ Is it easy to spell and pronounce?
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